Homemade Big Macs
I've made my boyfriend seared lamb with a red wine and shallot reduction. I've made him homemade pulled chicken and pumpkin tacos. I've made him beer-steamed shrimp with pesto butter. But it wasn't until last night when I prepared Big Macs from scratch that he said...
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Turning Whole Foods into Half Prices
Most people assume that you need pockets full of cash to shop at Whole Foods. Well, there's $3 crinkled dollars in my purse, along with a coupon for Bed Bath & Beyond and some change I took borrowed from my boyfriend. So, no, you do not need a massive bank...
read morePulled Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Roasted Red Onions and Peppers
I know, right. And the answer is yes. Yes, it was just as delicious as it looks. For those of you who have been following me through various forms of social media (Facebook, Instagram, and my website), you know that this is one of many delicious meals I cooked...
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Fanfare Caters Feature Film
Check out the video below for a peek into my month-long project of catering a feature film in Raleigh, North Carolina....
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Grilled Scallion Pesto with Roasted Garlic and Lemon
When I was eight years old, I asked my dad how the vacuum cleaner worked. Without a moment of hesitation he looked down at me and replied, "The same way the light switches work. Magic." It's almost twenty years later and I still believe that my dad has all of the...
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Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Fresh Basil, Cracked Black Pepper + Balsamic-Honey Reduction
I mean, let's be honest. Nothing tastes bad pool-side. However, these bruschetta are exceptional no matter where you are. These hand-held bites are a play on the traditional tomato and basil bruschetta. The floral basil brings out the sweetness in the strawberries...
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